Discusses the essence and development of various forms of Negro folk music, both vocal and instrumental, including ballads, blues, spirituals, worksongs, Louisiana Creole songs, cries, dances, and game songs. Includes words and music for forty-three songs, and discographies.

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African Americans -- Music -- Discography, African Americans -- Music -- History and criticism, Folk music -- United States -- History and criticism, Folk songs, English -- United States -- History and criticism